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The Greg McKeown Podcast

270. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 2)

The Greg McKeown Podcast

Greg McKeown

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Join me as I continue my enriching conversation with Mo Gawdat, the former chief business officer at Google X and author of the international best-seller, "Solve for Happy." In this part 2 conversation, we unravel the complexities of human connections in our increasingly digital world. We question the true issues within our relationships, touch upon the concept of essentialism, and dissect the current epidemic of loneliness and the fallacy that online connections can suffice for the authenticity of in-person bonds. We also explore the concept of residual results in endeavors like podcasting, where persistence is key to long-term success. I share insights into the rewarding nature of creating content that resonates and helps others. We conclude by emphasizing the '1000X' approach, aiming to amplify our message through the power of our followers rather than chasing financial gain. Our conversation serves as a reminder of the exponential impact we can achieve by focusing on what truly matters and building systems that provide continuous benefits. Follow Mo on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Visit Mo's website. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is part

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part two of an interview with Mogadut or it sort of is that because it turned out to be a little different than we expected.

0:18.0

What we were going to do is an interview swap so I go on his podcast and then he comes on this

0:25.0

podcast and we started with the conversation on his podcast but the moment we began

0:30.3

it just took on a life of its own and that's because there's something about

0:35.9

him something about Mo from the very first moment that feels timeless

0:41.0

safe he's a deep and serious listener, and what followed was special, both

0:47.9

for him and for me.

0:50.0

So instead of forcing then a second interview,

0:53.2

I asked him with his permission,

0:55.2

we're going to take that first conversation,

0:57.5

divide it into two episodes.

0:59.4

You'll get to hear both parts on this podcast. This is episode one. But who is Mo Gurdat? His is a career

1:08.2

that seamlessly bridges technology and human well-being.

1:13.0

Mo is the former chief business officer at Google X,

1:17.0

which means that he's been on the forefront of cutting-edge technological advancements.

1:22.0

However, it's his journey in the pursuit of

1:24.7

happiness that truly defines him. So he has the exceptional intellect and

1:30.1

business acumen that you can imagine, but his personal mission sparked by immense personal

1:36.5

tragedy illuminates his even truer essence. This journey culminated in his international best-selling book Solve for Happy, where he lays out a compelling framework for achieving and sustaining happiness.

1:50.0

His approach is both scientific and deeply humane.

1:53.5

It resonates with a global audience, making him a sort after speaker and thought leader.

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